When you have the kitchen all day

Weekend project recipes

Bread that proves overnight. Slow braises. Stocks. Confit. These are the recipes that ask for time and pay you back in flavor depth no shortcut can match. Block out the morning, put on music, and let the house smell good.

102 recipes match this time window.

Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

4.9 (134)

Restaurant-crispy oven wings with a buttery buffalo glaze. no deep fryer, no soggy disappointment. The game-day wing that beats takeout.

Time: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540 kcal
Cost per serving: $4.20/serving

Chicken Drumsticks

This grill stretches chicken drumsticks and baking potatoes into something quietly special. The sort of recipe you stop needing to look up.

Time: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 2 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

One-tin Veggie Bake with Feta

One-tin Veggie Bake with Feta pairs spinach and pearl barley for a plate that tastes far bigger than its shopping list. Great for busy weeknights or a relaxed weekend cook.

Time: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Stuffing

Few pairings work as hard as cauliflower and kale, and this British roast proves it. The sort of recipe you stop needing to look up.

Time: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Nepalese Chicken Momos

Hand-folded steamed dumplings — Nepal's beloved street food. Minced chicken with ginger, garlic, and Sichuan pepper inside a thin wheat wrapper, served with smoky tomato-sesame achar.

Time: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Nigerian Egusi Soup

4.9 (89)

Rich melon-seed stew with leafy greens, smoked fish, and palm oil. the Sunday afternoon soup that anchors a Nigerian table. Serve with pounded yam or fufu.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Cost per serving: $4.20/serving

Provençal Ratatouille

4.7 (52)

Slow-cooked summer vegetables. eggplant, zucchini, tomato, pepper. silky, garlicky, herb-infused. Vegan main or stunning side.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Beef Bulgogi

4.8 (71)

Sweet-savory marinated beef seared in a screaming-hot pan. Korean BBQ classic over rice with kimchi alongside.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Cost per serving: $6.40/serving

Pierogi Ruskie (Polish Potato & Cheese Dumplings)

4.8 (56)

Plush dumplings stuffed with farmer cheese and potato, boiled then pan-fried in butter until golden. Pile them on a plate with caramelized onion and sour cream.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.80/serving

Egyptian Koshari

4.8 (67)

A glorious five-layer pile of rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, fried onions, and spiced tomato sauce. The most popular street food in Egypt for good reason.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.60/serving

Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington pairs field mushrooms and ready-rolled puff pastry for a plate that tastes far bigger than its shopping list. Balanced, filling and easy to love.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Chicken Barley Risotto

This is the rice dish to reach for when there is skinless chicken breast in the kitchen. Balanced, filling and easy to love.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 2 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Chicken Cacciatore

Here chicken drumsticks and chicken thighs come together in an Italian one-pot main with real depth. Leftovers, if you get any, are even better the next day.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Jerusalem Artichoke Puree

Jerusalem artichokes and lemon give this British side its backbone. Leftovers, if you get any, are even better the next day.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Lentil and Beetroot Shepherd's Pie with Miso Mash

One pot, puy lentils and beetroot, and this British one-pot main nearly cooks itself. It asks little and gives plenty.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Moroccan Chicken Stew with Couscous

One pot, chicken drumsticks and plum tomatoes, and this Moroccan rice dish nearly cooks itself. Written for real home kitchens, not restaurant pass counters.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Veggie Pie

At its heart, this British one-pot main is simply sweet potatoes and red onion, treated well. Simple technique, generous results.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Sweet Potato Dumplings

Sweet Potato Dumplings turns sweet potatoes and chestnut mushrooms into a side worth repeating. Written for real home kitchens, not restaurant pass counters.

Time: 1 hr 12 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Classic French Onion Soup

4.9 (88)

Deeply caramelized onions in beef broth under a blanket of bubbling gruyère on toasted baguette. Paris bistro classic, achievable at home.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Cost per serving: $4.10/serving

Braised Beef with Five-Spice and Star Anise

Braised Beef with Five-Spice and Star Anise turns beef chuck steak and chinese cabbage into a one-pot main worth repeating. Straightforward steps, dependable results.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Cheesy Potatoes

One pot, baking potatoes and tomatoes, and this British side nearly cooks itself. Make it once and it will earn a place in your rotation.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Classic Fish Pie

Classic Fish Pie is proof that mashed potato and fish rarely need much help. Serves 4 without any fuss.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Crispy Beef Ramen

This Chinese soup stretches beef strips and shiitake mushrooms into something quietly special. Serves 2 without any fuss.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 2 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Lamb & Apricot Tagine

Lamb steak and tomatoes give this Moroccan one-pot main its backbone. Make it once and it will earn a place in your rotation.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Organic Chicken Tagine One Pot

Organic Chicken Tagine One Pot is a Moroccan one-pot main that lets boneless chicken breasts take centre stage. The sort of recipe you stop needing to look up.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Roast Leg of Lamb

Anchovy fillets and lamb leg set the tone for this easygoing British roast. The sort of recipe you stop needing to look up.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Roast Potatoes

Floury potatoes and rosemary set the tone for this easygoing British roast. Cook it low-key or dress it up for guests; it works both ways.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Salmon and Chorizo Casserole

Salmon and Chorizo Casserole is proof that salmon fillets and quinoa rarely need much help. Serves 4 without any fuss.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Tuscan Ribollita

Few pairings work as hard as onion and carrot, and this Italian soup proves it. Written for real home kitchens, not restaurant pass counters.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Wild Mushroom Lasagne

This is the Italian pasta to reach for when there is mixed mushrooms in the kitchen. Balanced, filling and easy to love.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Poached chicken so tender it slides off the bone, served over chicken-fat rice cooked in the poaching stock. Singapore's national dish.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $3.80/serving

Cajun Jambalaya

Louisiana's one-pot rice dish — andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, the holy trinity, and Cajun seasoning all cooked in a single pot with broth-soaked rice.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.40/serving

Israeli-Style Hummus

Silken, ivory-smooth chickpea purée drowning in tahini and olive oil — the way it is eaten in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Smoother than supermarket hummus, served warm.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $1.50/serving

Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

4.8 (67)

Buttery, dense, lemon-scented loaf cake soaked in lemon syrup and glazed. the cake that tastes like a vacation in three bites.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 420 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.95/serving

Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

4.8 (76)

Marinated lemon-garlic chicken thighs sliced thin, piled into warm pita with tomato, onion, and cool tzatziki. Athens street-corner gyros at home.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580 kcal
Cost per serving: $4.60/serving

Classic Russian Borscht

4.8 (71)

Beet-red, deeply savory soup with cabbage, potato, and a dollop of sour cream. Cold-weather comfort that gets better every day in the fridge.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Cost per serving: $3.20/serving

Buka Stew

Nigerian buka stew, also known as "bukas," is a delectable palm oil stew created with a combination of tomatoes and peppers that is frequently served alongside simple foods like rice, beans, and soup combinations.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Casserole Sauce

Stewing is done on the top of a cooker with heat being applied directly to the underneath of the pot; while casseroling takes place inside the oven with heat circulating all around the pot.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Vegetable Sauce

It takes less than 45 minutes to make this veggie sauce, and the best part is that it mixes well with rice, beans, and even cooked yam.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Curry Goat

Many will think this is the same as goat meat pepper soup, but, no! This is totally different. This meal takes a lot of time and should be prepared in advanced before guests arrival

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Turkey Stew

Tender turkey simmered in a vibrant pepper and tomato sauce until rich and full-flavoured. A quick, comforting stew that pairs perfectly with rice, yam, or plantain.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Butter Chicken Curry

People tend to confuse butter chicken curry for curry, the difference is Compared to chicken curry, butter chicken typically has more spice flavours and is creamier and sweeter.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Bolognese Sauce

If you get bored of your regular pasta sauces and dishes, Bolognese is an absolute show stopper. It goes beyond our everyday tomato sauce. Its an ultimate way of transforming a pack of mince beef into something yummy. Bolognese originated in Italy but has found its way to many Nigerian restaurants and kitchen. And yes, you can make your own home-made Italian Bolognese sauce in the comfort of your kitchen

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Ofe Akwu

I will call this the stew version of banga . just as banga is to the rivers people ofe aku is to the eastern people.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Beef Goulash

Goulash is a meat and vegetable soup or stew that is spiced with paprika and other herbs and spices. It originated from Hungary, this food is mainly consumed around Europe . it is one Hungary national dishes and a representation of the nation

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Ofada Sauce

One of the many types of stew that we eat in Nigeria is called Ayamase stew, also known as Ofada stew or the Nigerian designer stew. This stew's distinctively excellent flavour comes from the use of green coloured peppers and onions, as well as from the usage of local spices such locust beans.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Beetroot Risotto with Toasted Hazelnut

Beetroot Risotto with Toasted Hazelnut pairs arborio rice and beetroot for a plate that tastes far bigger than its shopping list. Written for real home kitchens, not restaurant pass counters.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Greek Roast Beef Casserole

This is the Greek one-pot main to reach for when there is beef sirloin steak in the kitchen. Balanced, filling and easy to love.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

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